!
Use a filter when adding fuel from a fuel
can. The fuel lines and/or the fuel injec-
tion system could otherwise be blocked by
particles from the fuel can.
!
Take care
not to spill any fuel on painted
surfaces. You could otherwise damage the
paintwork.
For further information on fuel and fuel qual-
ity (Y page 183).
The available fuel grade in some countries
may be inadequate. In this case, add the rec-
ommended additive. Observe the notes and
mixing ratios specified on the container.
In the instrument cluster display, the arrow
on the 8 symbol shows the position of the
fuel filler cap.
Refuelling
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WARNING
Electrostatic charge can cause sparks and
thereby
ignite
fuel vapours. There is a risk
of fire and explosion.
Always touch the vehicle body before open-
ing the fuel filler flap or touching the fuel
pump nozzle. This discharges any electro-
static charge that may have built up.
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Fuel type instruction label
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X
Open fuel filler flap :
in
the direction of
the arrow.
X
Turn the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and
remove it from the filler neck.
X
Hang the fuel filler cap on the hook on the
inside of fuel filler flap ;.
X
Insert the filler neck of the fuel pump noz-
zle all the way into the tank and refuel.
X
Only fill the fuel tank until the pump nozzle
switches off. The fuel may otherwise leak
out. Overfilling the fuel tank can damage
the fuel system.
X
Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn
it clockwise.
X
Close the fuel filler flap.
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